Natboff! One Million Years of Stupidity
Andy Stanton author David Tazzyman illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:31st May '18
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From the creator of the million-copy Mr Gum series — a hysterical romp through Lamonic Bibber's maddest moments
WELL, DIP ME IN HISTORY AND CALL ME A TIME TRAVELLER! It’s the brand new book from the author of the award-winning and bestselling Mr Gum series!
WELL, DIP ME IN HISTORY AND CALL ME A TIME TRAVELLER! It’s the brand new book from the author of the award-winning and bestselling Mr Gum series!
NATBOFF! is a hysterical collection of stories, all set in Mr Gum’s hometown of Lamonic Bibber. Strap on your laughter goggles as you embark on a time-travelling journey through the funniest and maddest moments in history. From the Stone Age to Medieval times, from the Great Fire to the First World War, to one million years in the future, it’s all here – and it’s all completely crazy.
Meet the town’s most famous residents, including: Natboff the caveman! Princess Snowflake! A malcontent squirrel! Strange Mildred the witch! A talking grape called Plover! Cribbins, the mysterious Victorian inventor, who invented mysterious Victorian things! And plenty more besides!
Packed full of stories, poems, an extremely odd history of the British monarchy, and even a ‘Shakespearian’ play (penned by William’s less-famous brother, Terry) – and with plenty of Easter eggs for Mr Gum fans to spot along the way – this book is perfect for fans of Horrible Histories and Roald Dahl. Plus it’s the only one that’s got the word ‘kingandqueeniest’ in it, most likely.
With hilarious illustrations by David Tazzyman.
Have you collected all the well brilliant Mr Gum books?
You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!
Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire
Mr Gum and the Goblins
Mr Gum and the Power Crystals
Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear
What's for Dinner, Mr Gum?
Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree
Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout
Praise for Mr Gum:
‘They are the funniest books … I can't recommend them enough’ – Stephen Mangan
‘Smooky palooki! This book is well brilliant!’ – Jeremy Strong
‘Worryingly splendid’ – Guardian
Andy Stanton studied English at Oxford but they kicked him out. Before becoming a children’s writer he was a film script reader, a market researcher, an NHS lackey, a part-time sparrow and a plum. Today he is best-known for the hilarious and much-loved Mr Gum books, which have sold over 3.6...
Readers love this book:
“My son asked for this book, read it within 24 hours of receiving it so it must be good!"
"I am reading this with my 9yr old daughter who is a huge Mr Gum fan and I'm not sure who is enjoying it most her or me."
"Andy Stanton is clearly off his rocker but in a good way! This book has both of my kids and us in stitches most of the way through. If you’re a Mr Gumm fan then this is a must read!"
"My eldest loves this book. We used to read the Mr Gum books and me and my boys thought they were brilliant. This book is even more zany but also, we think, very clever and funny."
"My daughter loves the silliness of the book and read the whole book over a weekend. A definite hit and highly recommended!"
"Calling this a collection of short stories doesn't do it justice – it's a maelstrom of crazy and hilarious takes on Mr Gum's hometown throughout history."
"This book arrived and was finished before school next day – devoured either side of sleep."
ISBN: 9781405290982
Dimensions: 186mm x 129mm x 28mm
Weight: 330g
384 pages